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Digital money handout to be delayed

Minister says more time needed to develop secure system but scheme should start within Q1 next year

Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat meets with supporters of the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme at the Pheu Thai Party headquarters on Tuesday. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)

The government cannot hand out 10,000 baht in digital money to people on Feb 1 as planned earlier because it will take longer to develop a secure system, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.

“It needs maximum security but I can confirm that we will finish it for the handout to…

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